The 5th month of the baby growth calendar: start to develop skills

During this period, the baby's facial features, such as eyebrows and eyes, have also "grown", and his face is ruddy and smooth, becoming more lovely. At this time, the baby has gradually matured, showing a lively and lovely posture, greatly improving various abilities, and began to grow skills.

Body appearance and growth

From this month on, the growth rate of baby weight began to decline, which is a regular process, parents must be clear.

Physical standard:

Weight: At the end of four months The baby boy's weight is 4.7-8.5; The baby girl weighs 4.5-7.7 kg.

length: The baby boy is 58.3-69.1 cm long; The baby girl is 56.9-67.1 cm long.

Head circumference: The average head circumference of male infants is about 43.0 cm, and the normal range is 40.6-45.4. The average head circumference of female infants is about 42.1 cm, with a normal range of 39.7-44.5.

Development rule:

Weight: From the 4th month, the average weight Increase by 0.45-0.75 kg per month.

Height: The baby's height this month Average length: 2cm

Head circumference: Since this month, the growth rate of head circumference has also slowed down, Average monthly growth of 1.0cm

Fontanelle: This month, the fontanel of the baby may be reduced, but there may be no change.

motion

Sit up: This is a big thing that baby will accept this month. With the strength of his back and neck muscles gradually increasing, and the balanced development of his head, neck and trunk, he began to take the small step of "sitting up". First, he should learn to raise his head and keep his position when he lies on his stomach. You can make him lie on his stomach with his arms facing forward, then place a bell or eye-catching toy in front of him to attract his attention, induce him to keep his head up and look at you, which is also a good way to check his hearing and vision. At this time, he can put something he is interested in into his mouth with his hands. When lying on the bed, you can use your hands to support your whole body and help yourself to a sitting position. You can sit alone for a while, but sometimes you need to support your hands in front. When picking up an item, it is no longer two handed, but one hand.

Roll over: Can turn from supine to prone, can actively support the upper body with forearms, and raise the head. However, they will not turn from prone to side or supine, so parents still should not leave the baby at all times, safety first. If there is something blocking the baby's respiratory tract around the baby's mouth and nose, it is very dangerous.

Physical skill development

Shake your body to the music: This month's babies will actively listen to music and shake their bodies with the melody of the music. Although they can't fully match the melody, they already have a sense of rhythm.

I want to touch everything I see: After 4 months, the coordination ability of vision and touch developed. When you see something, you will consciously touch it and explore the outside world through touch. Mom should not miss this opportunity. What the baby sees and what the baby can touch, let the baby touch as much as possible to establish the connection and coordination between vision and touch.

Eye hand coordination is relatively harmonious: This month, the baby's hand and eye movements have been more coordinated, enough toys, and will ring the small bell. The baby put the toy in his mouth to chew, but his mother didn't stop him.

Hands on ability is further enhanced: The baby's ability to use her hands has been further enhanced, and she can exercise to let her own baby drink water or milk from the bottle.

Reach out for your mother to hold: This is something that makes my mother very happy. Dad might as well give it a try, make a move to hold the baby, and observe whether the baby will reach out his little hand to his father to hold.

Language development

After 4 months, the baby entered the continuous syllable stage. The mother can obviously feel that the baby's pronunciation increases, especially when he is happy. He can make such sounds as ba ba, da da, mou mou, but there is no specific direction. It belongs to self talk and babbling.

If the baby inadvertently utters the syllable of "mother", it is necessary to kiss the baby immediately and praise "the baby can call mother, mother is so happy". Although the baby has not yet realized that his voice is calling his mother, as the mother continues to strengthen the "mother", constantly saying to the baby, "mother will give you milk", "mother will give you a bath" and so on, the baby will combine the "mother" with the mother, and will consciously call her mother. It takes a long time, but this is how babies learn language.

Visual development

Now they can tell the difference between red, blue and yellow. If children like red or blue, don't be surprised. These colors seem to be the favorite colors of children at this age. At this time, the child's vision range can reach several meters, and will continue to expand. His eyes can move up, down, left and right to pay attention to some small things, such as small snacks on the table; When he sees his mother, his eyes will follow her figure closely.

Cognitive state

Now, with the children Enhancement of memory and attention You will notice some signs that he is not only receiving some information, but also applying it to his daily life.

At this stage, he can Understand an important concept - causality When he kicks the mattress, he may feel the crib shaking, or when he strikes or shakes the bell, he will realize that it can make a sound. Once he knows that he has made these interesting things, he will continue to try other things and observe the results.

Very interested in adults' faces When holding him, he will poke your eyes with his fingers and scratch your glasses. When you call his name, you can turn your head and look for the voice.

This month's baby, Start to notice yourself in the mirror The mother can point to the mirror and say, "This is the baby" (the baby's name), and then say, "The one holding the baby is the mother, and the one standing behind is the father".

Emotional and social development

Four month old babies are happy when they hear the voice of their mother or familiar people, not only smiling, but sometimes laughing loudly. At this time, the baby is a happy and lovely little person. Smiles can be seen at any time now, and unless the baby is sick or uncomfortable, the joyful smile displayed for a long time every day will light up your life and his life. This period is the period to consolidate the intimate relationship between the baby and parents.

Expert Reminder

The baby will turn over, and the chance of accidents increases. It is most common for a baby to fall off the bed. Do not place dangerous objects around the baby, such as scissors, irons, thermos bottles, fruit knives and other hard things. Babies will put things in their mouths, so don't put small things that can be swallowed in their mouths beside the baby, and don't put plastic cloth beside the baby. Plastic cloth can suffocate babies, which is very dangerous.

Mom and Dad should always remember safety first, always think of possible dangers, only in this way can accidents be avoided.